How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"dextro" is from "dexter" (on the right) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
dextrorotary
dextrose
dextroglucose
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "right" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| A good handyman is skillful, dexterous and proficient in whatever it is he is doing. |
| Dextrocardia is a rare heart condition characterized by abnormal positioning of the heart. |